Scholarship Press Releases

Carrington Baker was a student who touched many lives during his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College. He was a strong leader in the Laker Life Club at Iowa Lakes and a Youth Leader at Grandview Baptist Church. During his time at Iowa Lakes, Cary announced to the Laker...

The Caring For Life Scholarship is a direct result of the Iowa Lakes Class of 2012 ADN Club. The club has established an endowed scholarship to begin a legacy for future ADN students. Eligibility requirements for candidates include full time enrollment in the ADN program, and nursing specific community service....

Iowa Lakes Community College funds the Bookstore Scholarship at each of the five campuses each semester. Requirements include a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and financial need as determined by FAFSA results. Award is $200 and must be used for books only.         The 2012-13 recipients are:  Kathleen...

In 2001 the Duane Syverson Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College. Duane worked in the Estherville, Iowa, area for over 40 years as a mason doing concrete and brick work. This scholarship encourages others to also enjoy this career. Requirements include full-time enrollment in Construction Technology. Preference...

The Don Schafer Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005 by Don's family and friends. Requirements include graduating West Bend-Mallard senior, planning to enroll full time at Iowa Lakes, a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and financial need determined by FAFSA form results. Award is $500 to...

The Dickinson County Luau Scholarship was established In 2004 at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Iowa Lakes Foundation with the help of Iowa Lakes employees and community committee members hosts an annual Luau to fund this scholarship. Requirements include permanent Dickinson county resident, full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits)...

Dennis Hageman enriched students lives at the Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville campus from 1967 until his retirement in 2000. Family and friends established the Dennis Hageman Memorial Scholarship in 2002 to acknowledge his impact on students. Requirements are full-time enrollment, plans to transfer to a four-year university, a minimum...

The David Benz Motorcycle scholarship was established in 2012 by Jody and Tony Condon to honor Jody’s father and his passion for motorcycles. David Benz had his first experience with motorcycling in 1960. Since then he has owned and ridden many motorcycles. Due to a hunting accident he lost his...

The Corn Belt Power Cooperative Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Corn Belt Power has a commitment to its service communities and renewable energy production. Requirements include a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, Iowa resident and full-time enrollment in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology. Selection emphasis will...

Perry and Teresa Pearson, long-time residents of the Iowa Great Lakes area, established the GreenWay Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007. The Pearsons are critically aware of and support the need to improve and protect the environment. Requirements are full-time enrollment in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology, Biorenewable...

The Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2010. Grainger, North America's leading distributor of facilities maintenance products, supports students who wish to become skilled workers in the future workforce. Requirements include honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veteran; full-time enrollment in Welding Technology, Construction...

The Gene Leonard Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide financial support to students residing in areas Gene farmed. This scholarship is administered by Iowa Lakes Community College regardless of where recipient attends college. Requirements include permanent resident and high school graduate from northwest Palo Alto County, Iowa, or...

Since 2001 Iowa Lakes Community College has funded the GED Scholarship for Iowa Lakes GED graduates. Award amount is up to $500 for tuition only and is determined by per semester enrollment status. This scholarship is not renewable.    The 2012-13 recipients are Krystal Asche of Spencer and Precious Loma...

Bertha and Delbert Hinsch of Estherville established the Gaarde-Hinsch scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1996. Their great love of music inspired the couple to award scholarships. Requirements are music participation and financial need by FAFSA results. Amount of award varies and must be used for tuition, books or...

Established by FCSAmerica in 2009 at Iowa Lakes Community College, the Farm Credit Services of America Scholarship demonstrates commitment to supporting youth who have chosen a career in agriculture production. Requirements include full-time enrollment; traditional (age 18-24) sophomore in Ag Production Technology; a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; and resident of...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation is kicking off “We Believe,” the college’s annual giving campaign. The theme – Building a Solid Future – emphasizes how integral every effort, no matter how large or small, ‘builds’ to provide a solid future for the college and its students.   From Oct....

Make plans now to attend the 4th annual Korks & Kegs scholarship fundraiser hosted by the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Spirit Lake.    Everyone will enjoy mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres by Cabernet Catering of...

The Avera Holy Family Foundation, Clay County Community Foundation, Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation, Spencer Schools Foundation and Spencer Regional Health Foundation jointly announce two seminars on Planned Giving.    The seminars are scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, at the Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville Campus, and Wednesday, October 31,...

A big day is planned for this Thursday’s Farm Expo and Field Day organized by the Palo Alto Corn and Soybean Association and Iowa Lakes Community College.   The event focuses on technology and looking to the future. Companies with field varieties include Agrigold, Channel, Croplan, Dairyland, Latham, Monsanto, Pioneer,...

The Farm Lab of Iowa Lakes Community College will host its annual Farm Field Day and Expo on Thursday, August 30. In addition, the annual Scholarship Tractor Ride will take place.    All area residents, as well as past Ag program alumni of Iowa Lakes, are invited to tour the...

The Bob McCartan Memorial Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College was established in 2005. Funds from the annual Bob McCartan Sprint Triathlon fund this award. Criteria for this scholarship includes graduating Emmetsburg High School senior, attending the Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg campus full-time, and minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.   ...

The Baker Upward Bound Scholarship was established in this year and was created after the Baker family had a positive and wonderful experience with the Upward Bound program. Selection emphasis is to a full time incoming Iowa Lakes Community College freshman with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.    The...

The Arthur and Elva Yates Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1998 by daughter, Edna Webster, of Estherville. Edna wished to encourage students to pursue educational opportunities at Iowa Lakes and beyond. Requirements include full-time enrollment as second year sophomore as of the upcoming fall semester,...

The Alliant Energy Scholars program was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2004 by the Alliant Energy Foundation. Requirements include full-time enrollment in the Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program, financial need as determined by FAFSA results and minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference may be given to minority students...

Ag Processing Inc. (AGP®) of Emmetsburg, is a farmer-owned cooperative engaged in procurement, processing, marketing, and transporting of grains/grain products and awards two $500 scholarships annually at Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include full-time enrollment in Agribusiness Technology, Agriculture Production Technology or Biorenewable Fuels Technology and minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA....